It was the final day of the 150th Historical Exhibit in King Library and while archival photographs were being taken, I was having a last look. I found Sue Ruggles, '93 Human Performance, and her three children, Daniel, Josh and Katie, clustered around the "Student Life" display case, peering at a photograph of a 1960s dormitory room.
Nine-year-olds Lena Soriano and Justin M. Jones of the Horace Mann School came by, drawn by the camera's flash. Alert and curious, they were not a bit shy about posing next to the big exhibit banner. King Library is clearly part of their terrain.
In my mind's eye I could envision them 10 years from now, with backpacks, as San José State students. The Ruggles children too. It was my best visit to the exhibit, because all in the same hour, I saw the past, present and bright future of San José State.
Sylvia Light
Editor
The last page of the Winter 2007 issue about happiness hit a chord. Thanks to Professor Dan Goldston for his sage comment that happiness is not about going to the party, but perhaps staying home with your dog. I have posted this page on the family refrigerator, with the additional comment that happiness is a mom being able to share ideas with the family.
Shirley Reiser (Tuber), '71 Advertising
Professor Goldston's response to "What is happiness?" doesn't do much to promote SJSU's image as "one of the best places to wonder out loud about questions that don't come up on a day-to-day basis, but that speak to the heart of our existence." Whether he wanted to be funny or just himself, his response should have no place in a publication such as ours, meant to go to our alums and seek their support.
Evan Moustakas, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering
As a lifelong nature and wildlife enthusiast, I enjoyed your flora and fauna article. The elegant peregrine falcon cover photo caught my immediate attention. Thank you for the excellent cover photo and article.
Ian "Scotty" Paterson, '57 Business
Just had to let you know how amazing is your pic of the falcon on the current cover—and the how-we-got-it story inside. I have sent it to all my friends so they can gasp with amazement, wonder and gratitude as I did. Thank you.
Francia Stephens, '69 Art, '93 MA English
"Untold tales" was beautifully written and captured the beauty of SJSU. I miss walking on the campus and seeing the tree-lined walkways and greenery.
Heather McGowan, '00 Political Science
While perusing my Washington Square magazine, I stopped to admire your incredible magnolia photo. I am a kindergarten teacher and a watercolor painter by night. I would love permission to paint your photograph. Let me know what you think.
Ruth Miller, '69
Our photographer, Sharon Hall, gave her
permission. —Ed.
A quick note: SJSU WSQ arrived. Excellent! It's so neat—cool—modern lingo! Articles about SJSU are most enjoyable. Keep up the good work!
Penny Walters, '67 Education
Washington Square's redesign is lovely,
but it needs to stay more focused with
shorter articles and less pages. Time
and resources are so precious!
Judith A. Tucker, '77 Accounting
I love the new design of the SJSU alum magazine! It's quite impressive with the graphics, photos and well-told stories. P.S. A few years ago I sent a statement about my VIP, Dr. Alvin Beckett (College of Business). It was not chosen for the magazine but appeared on the WSQ Web site. As a result, a colleague of his told him about it, thus restarting our correspondence, which continues to this day.
June Baxter, '58 Education
SJSU WSQ welcomes letters to the editor regarding stories in its pages. Letters accepted for publication may be edited for clarity or space and may not necessarily reflect the views of San José State University. Send correspondence to WSQ Editor / SJSU / One Washington Square / San José, CA 95192-0005.
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